Fashion has long danced alongside the medium of art, with designers taking inspiration from the work of history’s great artists. With its technical prowess and avant-garde ambitions, many would argue that fashion belongs on the same plane as painting or sculpture. Can the act of wearing a bold or even challenging dress change the way […]
Choosing a favorite coffee shop is highly subjective. Everyone has their go-to barista and preferences for the vibe and decor, making each pick just as personal as the coffee order filling up your cup. But as Food & Wine reports, even under that intense scrutiny, each year, The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops takes on the challenging […]
For older adults, a daily multivitamin may slightly slow the aging process, new research suggests. As NBC News reports, in a randomized study of 958 older adults, those who took a multivitamin daily for two years experienced slowed so-called biological aging by about four months. That is, during the 24 months, they aged only 20 months at […]
Do you remember when the streaming revolution was supposed to let us swap expensive cable TV bills for a more affordable, a la carte viewing experience and we all jumped on board? Well, as PCMag reports, while your Netflix membership may still be cheaper than a Comcast or Spectrum TV subscription (for now, at least), […]
In addition to the burgeoning of spring and new life, April honors our animal friends with Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. The annual anti-cruelty campaign is hosted by the American Society of the Prevention of Animal Cruelty (ASPCA) and offers opportunities for the public to become involved in safeguarding the wellbeing of animals. The […]
For the first time in more than 50 years, humans will strap themselves on top of a rocket and head farther than ever before into space. The launch, which has been delayed a few times (it was first set to launch 3 years ago in 2023), is now looking very good to launch from NASA’s […]
We’re not foolin’ – step outside on Wednesday, April 1, to witness April’s Full Pink Moon. As The Old Farmer’s Almanac reports, this Paschal Moon marks the first Full Moon of spring and is used to determine the date of Easter. Below, read the story behind the “Pink Moon” and what makes this lunar event unique. […]
National Oysters (or Clams) on the Half Shell Day is March 31st. The half shell is the simplest way to serve oysters, and it is a delightful, high protein, low calorie and nutritious dish for lovers of raw seafood. Bivalves on the Half Shell? Oysters and clams are “bivalves,” which are aquatic mollusks that have […]
Next time you find yourself about to reach for your usual energy drink, think about going for a sparkling water instead. According to a new study, it’s a much better option for sustaining mental focus and acuity. As Food & Wine reports, researchers published their findings in the January issue of the journal Computers in Human […]
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory in the Iditarod, the roughly 1,000-mile annual sled dog race in Alaska. As CBS News reports, Holmes guided his dog team across the finish line on the evening of March 20 in the old Gold Rush town of Nome, a Bering Sea coastal community. The race […]